Unit Secretary — Inpatient Surgery Department - The Jewish Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, customer-focused service by prioritizing and navigating all internal and external calls in a prompt respectful manner from both internal customers and the community
• Schedules discharge follow-up appointments
• Assists in recording traumas and codes within the facility
• Performs other administrative or clerical duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Prior healthcare clerical work (preferred, not required)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 25 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.